Suggests that the Royal Spanish Academy change the definition of "neblina" in the next edition of the "Dictionary of the Spanish Language" to "niebla ligera" or "light fog," and cites literary usage in support. (Text is in Spanish.) (CK)

Backpacking equipment is discussed and defined in terms of the controlling factor of weight. (JC)

Consumer behavior can be conceptualized by introducing a theoretical framework which defines its scope and boundary and identifies six developmental levels. The infancy stage, Level I, is the study of consumer behavior referred to as the scientific study of psychological structure and process dynamics of individuals consuming an economic good…

This English-Panjabi dictionary was compiled from about 5800 English words and expressions. Not intended to be exhaustive, the dictionary contains expressions that are considered useful to Europeans for communication with the Panjabis. It may also be useful to Panjabi students in their use of English. In addition to the dictionary proper, an…

Representing an effort to bring together the many words that have been added to rhetoric and composition in this century, this compilation of terms was drawn from textbooks, theoretical studies, pedagogical and curricular explorations, and practical studies. The listing is alphabetical and includes primarily twentieth century words, but it also…

The glossary is one of twenty in various subject areas of vocational education designed to assist the student in vocabulary mastery for particular vocational education courses. They are part of the Vocational Reading Power Project, Title III, E.S.E.A. This glossary is for a course in retail floral sales. It is divided into two parts: one provides…

This booklet was prepared by the American Vocational Association to meet the need for a common set of acceptable definitions for terminology used in vocational, technical, and practical arts education throughout the U.S. Included are approximately 269 definitions which were reviewed by professionals from all fields of vocational, technical, and…

The scope of this glossary is defined pragmatically and selectively on the basis of the needs of the students at the Columbia University School of Library Service. Most of the terms selected for inclusion are those found to require definition in the courses in information science and indexing. The focus is on those areas where the terminology…

It is pointed out that if information science is to be considered a "true" science similar to physics or chemistry then it must have a set of concepts and analytical expressions which apply to the flow of information in a general way. Such expressions should be relatively independent of the particular context or application under consideration.…

A collection of short definitions of history by noted historians, authors, politicians, and philosophers are presented. (DE)

Sections from the book "Leadership" by James MacGregor Burns. (MLF)

Attempts to provide some guidance to the translator of English plumbing terms into French. (AM)

Insight Publishing Company, Inc., 150 E. 58th Street, New York, New York 10022. The article discusses concepts underlying present knowledge of child abuse, focusing on the magnitude of the problem and the meaning of present data and practice. (DLS)

The rapid expansion of interdisciplinary efforts in working with mentally retarded persons has generated a problem of understanding people from different professional backgrounds who are expected to talk with each other and with those they serve. (JYC)

Defining and describing a number of spring flowers, this article includes illustrations and explanations that demonstrate "art and science are born of the same parents". The flowers discussed are skunk cabbage, bellwort, spring beauty, jack-in-the-pulpit, Solomon's seal, wild geranium, showy orchids, moccasin flower, bluets, apple, and Indian…